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Qatar National Bank (QNB) announced the name of the fourth winner of the draw held in conjunction with "Spend & Win a Trip to the Beijing Olympic Games 2008" promotion for its Visa Credit Card holders. Ms. Aziza Al Humaidi, a customer at Al Khor Branch was the winner of the promotion.

Ms Aziza who was very enthusiastic about this prize said:  "QNB is innovative in its promotions that it launches for its customers. We will definitely use this award from QNB. Thank you QNB".

QNB was the first in the GCC to offer its customers a chance to win an all expense paid trip for two to the biggest sporting event in the world. The bank will conduct two more draws for this promotion where each winner will get a fully paid Olympic Games package for two, including Airline tickets.

During the promotion period which will run until 31 May 2008, cardholders will automatically qualify for the draw with every purchase transaction for QR 350 and above with the QNB Visa Credit Card. Customers have greater chances of winning by using their credit cards for 6 or more transactions of QR 350 and above during the month.

The four day-three night Olympics package to Beijing includes Olympic event tickets, airline tickets to Beijing for two persons, five-star hotel accommodation, exclusive suite at Westin Hotel and the  sponsor Hospitality Centre, airport meet and greet service, on ground transport, meals, professionally guided tours, cultural activities and scheduled leisure activities.

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About Qatar National Bank (QNB)

Qatar National Bank (QNB) was established in 1964 as the country's first Qatari-owned commercial bank, with an ownership structure split between Qatar Investment Authority (50%) and the private sector (50%). QNB has steadily grown to be among the largest banks in the region and is by far the leading financial institution in the country with a market share approaching 40% of banking sector assets.

QNB has the largest distribution network of 42 branches and offices (including 3 mobile branches), in addition to 11 Islamic branches and offices, and more than 130 Automated Teller Machines (ATMs). QNB's international presence is rapidly expanding to include new locations around the world to supplement existing branches in London and Paris and the Representative Office in Iran. QNB's new branches in Yemen, Oman & Kuwait and its Representative Offices in Libya & Singapore began their operations in 2007.

Recently, QNB, obtained licenses to operate in Sudan and Mauritania. As part of the same expansion plan, QNB has acquired 31% of the shares of the Jordan based, The Housing Bank for Trade and Finance (HBTF) which also operates in Palestine, Bahrain, Algeria, Syria, UAE, Libya and Iraq. QNB also signed an agreement to establish the Qatar National Bank-Syria jointly with other Syrian private and public sectors institutions with 49% share.

QNB has entered the Tunisian market through acquiring 50% of the Tunisian-Qatari bank.  QNB has also taken 30% stake in "The Kuwaiti-Qatari Company for Ijara and Investment, which will offer Islamic financing services within the Gulf Cooperation Council countries and has acquired a 20% stake in the Doha-based Al Jazeera Islamic Company. The bank recently received approval from Qatar Financial Center to establish a new investment company - QNB Capital which will be providing investment banking services.

QNB offers a full range of retail, corporate, investment, treasury, wealth management, and Islamic banking products and services for individuals, corporate institutions and government entities. QNB is constantly striving to provide intelligent banking solutions and its range of products and services, and delivery channels across all disciplines continues to be unrivalled. QNB was the first conventional bank in Qatar to offer Islamic Banking products and services through QNB Al Islami and the first Qatari bank to launch equity funds for companies listed in the Doha Securities Market.

The London-based Ansbacher, QNB's Wealth Management and Private Banking subsidiary, operates in Switzerland, Channel Islands, the Bahamas, Dubai International Financial Center and Qatar Financial Center. Ansbacher was the first financial institution to be granted a license to operate at Qatar Financial Centre providing a wide range of wealth management services in Qatar and the region.

QNB has the highest credit rating among regional banks from leading rating agencies including Standard & Poor's, Moody's, Fitch, and Capital Intelligence. The Bank has also been the recipient of many awards for its innovative products, services and remarkable performance from leading international specialized financial publications. QNB has an active community support program and sponsors various social, educational, and sports events.

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